ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — As they do twice a year, Holy Name’s friars who are Solemnly Professed Under Five Years (SPUFY) gathered in October to share experiences at St. Anthony’s Friary here.
SPUFY mentors Daniel Dwyer, OFM, and David Hyman, OFM, said the gathering went very well. George Corrigan, OFM, oversaw the Oct. 24 to 26 meeting.
Andrew Reitz, OFM, pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in nearby Tampa, Fla., gave a talk titled “Transition from Formation to Ministry and Fraternity in HNP.”
“I presented some challenges that are present in the areas of ministry, fraternal life, and one’s personal life,” Andrew said. “Though this is an exciting time for individuals, and it is what friars have been preparing for, there are challenges that come with the transition. I have seen these challenges in others that I have lived with, as well as some of my own reflections on my experiences.”
SPUFY Members and their Profession Dates:
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The photo above shows St. Anthony’s Friary in St. Petersburg.